The Web Standards Project was introduced in 2003 to create standards for the university websites. The project encompassed a design that incorporated a common look and feel while allowing individuality. Common, persistent, expanding navigation, file naming conventions, added functionality, user centric content are all a part of the Web Standards Initiative.

Standards - Look and Feel

• Standard Style, Font style, size, color is determined by style sheet.
• Standard Layout - Several document template page structures
• Standard site structure
• Standard location of information

Navigation

• Persistent (global navigation University level),
• Consistent (navigation remains within current site)
• All files show p in the navigation and are organized within folders

Additional Functionality

• There are no hidden files on the Web Standards web site.
• If content Should not be viewed except for certain times of the year, Time Sensitive Web Tag are used.
• Content is displayed to appropriate groups using Web Account tags

Web Standards Process

• Wish List Created by the Client to bring to light any and all possibilities that would enhance the user experience and streamline office processes.
• Web Services Document Created by the Client to explain any and all services provided by your office and to whom these services are provided.
• Requirements Document Provided by the Client to document absolute must-haves on their web site. This document is reviewed by UNIT, any questions that UNIT has will be responded to by the Client, and ultimately, a Scope Document is built.
• Scope Document Built by UNIT to keep your web site project expectations at an agreed upon level, on track, and on time.